Open Calls for Views
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Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee is seeking views on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. The Bill seeks to increase transparency, extend coverage and strengthen existing processes. The call for views will help the Committee understand if these aims are likely to be achieved. About this call for views The Member’s Bill was introduced by Katy Clark MSP on 2 June 2025. The...
Closes 22 October 2025
Closed Calls for Views
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Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Bill is split into four main parts. Part 1 introduces notification requirements for domestic abuse offenders. This means that certain convicted offenders must provide certain information to the Police. They must also inform the Police about changes to their circumstances. For example, if they change address. This is similar to notification requirements for sex offenders and is intended to help with the monitoring of offenders. Part 2 requires consideration...
Closed 3 October 2025
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Draft Climate Change Plan Scrutiny 2025
The draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) is a strategy document which outlines how the Scottish Government intends to meet emissions reduction targets across all portfolio areas and sectors of the economy. The Climate Change Plan (CCP) is a statutory document required by the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 . It must set out the Scottish Government’s proposals and policies for meeting its statutory emissions reduction targets during the plan period i.e. it must explain how the...
Closed 19 September 2025
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Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill
Pam Gosal MSP is proposing a new law to help prevent domestic abuse in Scotland. The Criminal Justice Committee is seeking views on the proposed new law called the Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. About the Bill In summary, the Bill would: Introduce notification requirements for certain people convicted of domestic abuse offences, as there are currently for registered sex offenders. People would...
Closed 15 September 2025
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Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/240)
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is scrutinising the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 . The Committee agreed to issue a short call for views before formally considering the instrument in October 2025. About this call for views Following the Scottish Government’s public consultation with stakeholders, it laid the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025 on 1 September 2025. ...
Closed 12 September 2025
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Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
About the Bill The Commissioner for Older People will promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people in Scotland. The Bill defines “older people” as those who are aged 60 years old and over. The Commissioner will have various roles, including: Promoting awareness and understanding of the rights and interests of older people. Reviewing law, policy and practice relating to the rights and interests of older people. Undertaking...
Closed 12 September 2025